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An interesting patient shared one of their most helpful tools. Graded Exposure. They have experienced multiple concussions with widespread neurological and cardiovascular symptoms including fainting, fatigue, low blood pressure, dizziness. Specialists did tests and they were all negative. They had autonomic nervous system dysregulation which happens in the Limbic System and the Autonomic Nervous Systems.…

Just a quick note about Vitamin D. Please make sure you get at least 10 minutes of sun per day, even more if possible in summer to catch up with Vitamin D loss over the lower sun winter months. Vitamin D3 is available as a supplement but sometimes not that well absorbed. Use a sunblock…

The Limbic System is our survival brain area. It overrides the thinking processes when the brain receives the message of danger. Emotional or physical pain can cause the limbic system to be hyper-aroused. This sabotages our health and recovery. Here are two new videos which can help explain how the limbic system can affect our…

Our emotions are linked to the different places in the Limbic System. There is no “wrong” emotion, but emotions that make us feel bad, are usually linked to the past or the future. Emotions that give us a sense of bliss, are those that are in the present. Live in the present. The grounding tools…

Pain that is not responding to usual treatment needs more work to manage than ordinary pain. If you require opioids or other pain meds on a regular basis, then you have what I call intractable pain. Or Overwhelming pain. Here is a video that can help along with Step 3 and Step 4 explanations of…

I listened to Dr. William Li’s interesting video on ageing and specifically how the muscles of our legs get affected. He discussed the types of food that improve muscle strength, of course along with stretching and exercise. These are the foods he ranked in order of importance: Apple peels – please wash first and use…

Our body is made up of trillions of cells. Living within us are microorganisms more numerous than our cells. Living in harmony with our microbiota improves our health. When we eat fiber, the bacteria in our gut break down the fiber and  produce short chain fatty acids. Fatty acids have many health benefits, including the…

The universe is in constant motion. It vibrates at specific frequencies. Our thoughts and emotions also vibrate at a certain frequency. We can tune into the universe frequencies that lead to healing by resetting our vibrations. Healing frequencies can be reached Notice your thoughts and pay attention to positive thoughts Go outside into nature as…

Recently I have experienced my own chronic pain. The past year has been a difficult journey dealing with the break up of a 40 year relationship. For the first time I experienced severe chronic pain. I am slowly healing from knee pain which started with overenthusiastic tennis activities and persisted because of my difficulties releasing…

Hi Pain Warriors My patients are frustrated when I suggest they watch videos. Their bodies are screaming for release from suffering and there isn’t space for more. Unfortunately, that is when you really need to add to a plate that is already so full. Ask a partner or a friend to help. Remember, that thinking…